After a protracted divorce, Copeland got nearly half a million dollars in cash and art from her first husband, Johnny Carson, and $100,000 a year in alimony for life.
Truman Capote died at her house. A portion of his ashes were given to
her.
Unsuccessfully pursued a lesbian relationship with a pre-fame Kim Basinger, who briefly lived at Joanne's house after moving to Los Angeles.
A stewardess for Pan American. On a flight to Japan, she met Howard Hughes,
who put her under contract.